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United States - Poverty Rate 1978

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1978
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.70% +0.20pp from 1977 Global rank: 3rd

United States's poverty rate was 0.70% in 1978, increased +0.20pp from 0.50% in 1977. This was the 3rd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1978▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1978
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	0.00%	-100.0%
2nd	Italy	0.50%	150.0%
3rd	United States	0.70%	40.0%

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1978?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1978 was 0.70%. This ranked 3rd globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1978?▾

United States's poverty rate increased by 40.0% in 1978 compared to 1977.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1978?▾

United States had the highest poverty rate in 1978 at 0.70%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1978?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1978 was 0.70%. This ranked 3rd globally.

How does 1978 compare to 1977 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 0.50% in 1977 to 0.70% in 1978, a 40.0% increase.

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